It is extremely important for your home’s safety to clean your fireplace regularly to prevent fires. Artificial logs burn hotter than other types of wood because they are made with wood chips. Because artificial logs burn hotter, they can also create a greater fire risk than wood or gas fires.
To clean a fireplace that uses artificial logs you should first cover all furniture in the room. You may want to tape down the furniture covers so the covers do not move. Put on goggles and gloves before cleaning the fireplace because the fireplace will be very dusty and that dust could be harmful to your health. Use a bucket, small broom and shovel to remove ashes from the fireplace. Measure the inside of the chimney to determine what size chimney brush to use. Move the chimney brush up and down the chimney. Use a flashlight to look up the chimney to make sure it is clean.
After you finish using the chimney brush, remove all soot and dust in the chimney place and the surrounding area. Lastly, you should consider using a creosote remover to slow creosote buildup in the chimney. You should clean your fireplace on a consistent basis and have the fireplace inspected yearly.